Dasan Beachae Employees in Gangjin Rescue Driver from Burning Vehicle

Rescuing Lives Despite Injuries at the Scene on the Way to Work
Gangjin Police Present Certificates of Appreciation to Three Employees

Employees of Dasan Beachae Golf & Resort are receiving attention after rescuing a driver who was at risk due to a fire at the scene of a traffic accident on their way to work.

At around 6 a.m. on May 20, An Seokhyun, Lee Gwangmyeong, and Shim Eun-kyung, employees of the game operations team at Dasan Beachae, were awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Gangjin Police Station for their role in rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle on Mandeok Gancheok-ro in Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun.

Employees of Dasan Beachae receiving a certificate of appreciation from Gangjin Police Station. Provided by Dasan Beachae

On their way to work, they witnessed a single-vehicle accident where a car had crashed into a roadside tree. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and unable to escape, while the engine had overheated and the car had started to catch fire, creating a life-threatening situation.

The employees immediately called 112 to report the emergency and ran to the vehicle to attempt a rescue. When breaking the front windshield to extract the driver proved difficult, they entered the car through the passenger door and took measures such as turning off the ignition to prevent further danger.

Afterwards, together with firefighters who arrived at the scene, they safely rescued the driver and assisted in extinguishing the fire, preventing the situation from escalating into a larger loss of life.

The employees also suffered injuries during the rescue. An Seokhyun required stitches for a hand injury, while Lee Gwangmyeong reportedly sustained a minor fracture to his ankle. Shim Eun-kyung also risked her safety to assist in the rescue, contributing to saving the driver.

The Gangjin Police Station presented them with certificates of appreciation, recognizing that their swift reporting, initial response, and proactive rescue efforts played a major role in preventing secondary accidents and protecting lives.

Kim Heunggil, CEO of Dasan Beachae Golf & Resort, said, "I am proud of our employees' courage and sense of responsibility in putting the value of life before their own safety in a critical situation," adding, "As a company rooted in the local community, we will continue to uphold the values of safety and respect for life."

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